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M2.2 Depth: 20.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 17.7 km ( 11.0 mi) NNE (az= 25.5) from Holtville, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 03:23:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 17.7 km ( 11.0 mi) NNE (az= 25.5) from Holtville, CA on May 11, 2026 at 03:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 03:23:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.95550, -115.29850
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.9 km
Shallow
20.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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